Unknown reel brands - are they ok?

poisello · 06-13-2009, 08:54 AM

Hi there,

recently checking the Internet for a new 80w reel to buy especially on ebay I found several reels of brands I never heard of...

Offshore America reels being one of them...

Does someone have any experience with these reels ?

Thanks

markc · 06-22-2009, 05:15 PM

i have seen a pro challenger 80w and it looks like it might last one season with a decent amount of use, i have also seen a couple other reels that look similar on ebay (i assume you are talking about big gold reels?). a cheap reel might seem like a good option at the time, but 2 cheap reels will usually get you 1 nice reel that if taken care of will last a very long time.

Big Jay · 06-22-2009, 05:22 PM

The issue is parts man. Believe me...i've thought about cutting that corner. However, when drags/bearings/springs start to go and you can't get replacements...then you'll wish you spent the money up front.

poisello · 09-23-2009, 05:15 PM

okay and thanks people !! I now opted for a okuma titus gold 50 W II...

I opened it before first use and greased everything just as Alan sais, cause after two sessions only I got the problems Alan warns of with the silver version.

Cheers and see you

netman9 · 09-27-2009, 12:40 AM

I've got 6 of the TG50WII and happy with them. Did the work on them and was pretty easy to do. Good luck!!!

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06-22-2009, 05:15 PM	#2
markc Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 138 Credits: 592.2 Boat: whoever wants to take me to the blue water Home Port: masonboro Occupation: hydrographic surveyor	i have seen a pro challenger 80w and it looks like it might last one season with a decent amount of use, i have also seen a couple other reels that look similar on ebay (i assume you are talking about big gold reels?). a cheap reel might seem like a good option at the time, but 2 cheap reels will usually get you 1 nice reel that if taken care of will last a very long time.

06-22-2009, 05:22 PM	#3
Big Jay I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,581 Credits: 3,496.4 Boat: 30' Albemarle Best Catch: this weird rash Occupation: Financial Rep	The issue is parts man. Believe me...i've thought about cutting that corner. However, when drags/bearings/springs start to go and you can't get replacements...then you'll wish you spent the money up front.

09-23-2009, 05:15 PM	#4
poisello I Need More Posts Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 Credits: 171.8	okay and thanks people !! I now opted for a okuma titus gold 50 W II... I opened it before first use and greased everything just as Alan sais, cause after two sessions only I got the problems Alan warns of with the silver version. Cheers and see you

09-27-2009, 12:40 AM	#5
netman9 Guppy Breeder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 30 Credits: 195.1 Boat: Netman n Gaffer Hydrasports 230wa Home Port: 150 miles to the water 250 to OI	I've got 6 of the TG50WII and happy with them. Did the work on them and was pretty easy to do. Good luck!!!